If you'd like to settle your family in a community with a real small-town feel that's located near all the amenities and opportunities that living near Los Angeles provides, then look into Agoura Hills.
Situated in Ventura County, just 30 miles or so northwest of Los Angeles and nestled in the foothills on the north side of the Santa Monica Mountains, Agoura Hills is a great melding of a friendly, small community mixed with an upscale ambience. You'll have quick access to excellent schools as well as great shopping and dining. It's a terrific place to play and raise a family. What's more, the average commute time to work is just 30 minutes (quite short for the Los Angeles area).
Live in Agoura Hills and you'll be able to take advantage of the community's location as the "Gateway to the Santa Monica Mountain National Recreation Area." The park, one of the world's largest urban national park, offers residents and visitors the chance to explore its more than 153,000 acres of terrain. In addition, the city itself offers residents six recreational facilities, with equestrian areas, baseball and soccer fields, as well as basketball and tennis courts. The community's recreation department also offers many classes, including gymnastics, drama, dance, golf, computer, arts and crafts, karate, and more.
Business in Agoura Hills
Like residents of other Ventura County communities, those who live in Agoura Hills can take advantage of the county's healthy economy, with several major industries located in or near Agoura Hills, including -- but not limited to -- businesses in the biotechnology, telecommunications, advanced technologies, tourism, healthcare, military, agriculture and tourism sectors. In fact, education, health and social services are the largest employment sectors, provding about 21 percent of job opportunities.
You'll find a good range of housing options in Agoura Hills, with condos and townhomes, and newer and high-end single-family housing developments. "Old Agoura" is where you'll find horse properties, riding trails and custom-built homes on expansive lots.
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